Lidl Bourne South Rd

Meals on Wheels service is available every weekday including Bank Holidays. These consist of a hot main meal and dessert which is delivered ready to eat. Special diets are available. When meals are delivered we also check on the wellbeing of the individual. Community Pantry, open 6 sessions a week for 1 hr. We collect surplus food from food outlets in Bourne and make it available to the public no matter their circumstances. Our Cleaning service is available for domestic housework including ironing and shopping. An assessment is required for each service to ensure we can meet your needs.

‘Hub In – Hub Out’ is the first community project under the banner of ‘Project St. Thomas. ‘Hub In – Hub Out’ was officially launched in June 2022 and is delivered by community volunteers using facilities and venues provided by partners with a social mission. Together we will take food to those most in need. We offer the opportunity for those who wish to make small donation to do so, on a “what you can afford” basis. For those who cannot afford a donation, food is provided free of charge. We always take time to talk and befriend people helping to break down the barriers that divide our community. The wider projects under Project St Thomas now include a range of activities and support for all ages. Some of our new projects include setting up a "budgeting and money advice session" for 15-20 year olds. School don't teach this to children and so many young people join adulthood without knowing the basics of good money management. We want to change this and really give our young people lots of skills. We are also currently setting up aYouth club for primary age children, based around reading and also a senior youth club, Teen Haven to give the older children a safe space for young people o thrive. And we are currently working to set up a weekly social coffee morning which will also incorporate our "Tom's Baby Bank" where young families will be able to buy good quality, cheap items for their young family while they are experiencing the burden of the cost of living. We aim to develop this to offer more items than clothing as we build. The coffee morning element is crucial to bring social opportunities to all that join us and we hope that from the coffee morning/ baby bank that some intergenerational activities may also develop. We also distribute surplus collected food to a range of people, who benefit from them including direct support to those at crisis point and also sheltered site across the whole district to support elderly residents to access food essentials. Exciting times ahead for Project St Thomas.

Second Helpings Stamford is a community food redistribution charity that tackles food waste while supporting people experiencing food insecurity and financial hardship across Stamford and the surrounding area. We collect surplus food from supermarkets, manufacturers and local businesses, ensuring good food is not wasted but instead reaches those who need it most. Through our pantry, community café, food support programmes and partnerships with local organisations, we help individuals and families access affordable food, reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing. We also provide volunteering opportunities that help people build confidence, skills and connections within their community. The support we need most is access to surplus food, which enables us to continue meeting increasing demand and supporting more people. We also welcome volunteers to help with food collection, sorting, distribution and community activities